ColorplanBenjamin Moore Golden Hills (262) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 66.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1D5AA |
| RGB | 225, 213, 170 |
| HSL | 47°, 48%, 77% |
About Golden Hills
Golden Hills (262) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 66, Golden Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Golden Hills's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Woven Jacquard (254), it's darker and warmer.
How Golden Hills changes with the light
Golden Hills has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Golden Hills's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Golden Hills will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Golden Hills can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Golden Hills will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Golden Hills in real homes
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Golden Hills equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Golden Hills questions
What undertone does Golden Hills have?
Golden Hills has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Golden Hills's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Golden Hills a light or dark color?
Golden Hills has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Golden Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Golden Hills in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Hound Lemon No.2 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Golden Hills?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Golden Hills's undertone.
Where does Golden Hills work best?
Golden Hills works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 66, Golden Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
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